Mountain Gap Middle School
419 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mountain Gap P-8 is a public school located in the South Huntsville area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Huntsville City Schools district, the institution is designed to provide a continuous learning environment that allows students to transition from early childhood education through the middle school years within a single campus setting. This P-8 model is often favored for fostering a stable community atmosphere, allowing teachers and administrators to build long-term relationships with students and their families throughout their foundational years.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Huntsville community and emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards to prepare students for the transition to high school. In addition to core academic subjects, the school typically engages in a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs intended to support well-rounded development. Parents and prospective families can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and specific school programs by visiting the official Huntsville City Schools website.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Huntsville community and emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards to prepare students for the transition to high school. In addition to core academic subjects, the school typically engages in a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs intended to support well-rounded development. Parents and prospective families can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and specific school programs by visiting the official Huntsville City Schools website.
419
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 275 |
| Hispanic | 35 |
| Black | 62 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 34 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
-
White275 (65.6 %)
-
Black62 (14.8 %)
-
Hispanic35 (8.4 %)
-
Two or More34 (8.1 %)
-
Asian10 (2.4 %)
-
American Indian2 (0.5 %)
-
Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Huntsville City |
| Phone: | (256)428-7720 |
| Website: | http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 419 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 123 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
125
Grade 7
155
Grade 8
139
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 125 |
| Grade 7 | 155 |
| Grade 8 | 139 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 209 | 49.9% |
| Male | 210 | 50.1% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
438 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
539 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
735 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
418 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
453 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
368 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th